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Single-player games like The Castle Of Time

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Castle Of Time, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    Roar of Revenge — Steam game cover

    Roar of Revenge

    Single-player alternative to The Castle Of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    A game that puts together Rastan's action with adventure elements inspired by Faxanadu. An old school tribute for every lover of 8-bit classics!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure0.69 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Absolum — Steam game cover

    Absolum

    Single-player alternative to The Castle Of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Moonscars — Steam game cover

    Moonscars

    Single-player alternative to The Castle Of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

    2022ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show — Steam game cover

    Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show

    Single-player alternative to The Castle Of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Crisp combat mechanics, challenging arenas, hilarious storyline, and totally addictive and painfully familiar spot-on gameplay. Experience the thrills of fighting your way through the most bizarre villains in the Galaxy and defend the honor of Earth in the space arena!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Young Souls — Steam game cover

    Young Souls

    Single-player alternative to The Castle Of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Fairy Bloom Freesia — Steam game cover

    Fairy Bloom Freesia

    Single-player alternative to The Castle Of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!

    2012ActionIndie7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shing! — Steam game cover

    Shing!

    Single-player alternative to The Castle Of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blasphemous 2 — Steam game cover

    Blasphemous 2

    Single-player alternative to The Castle Of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Castle Of Time.

    The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. 

    2023ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →